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D640 LJO

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,368 mi
Last recorded92,368 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD640 LJO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 92,368 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 92,324 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 92,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 92,315 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 91,548 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 89,775 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 87,347 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 87,347 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 85,538 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 83,192 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 81,419 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 79,566 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 77,764 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 76,119 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 74,942 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 74,637 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 74,233 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 73,570 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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D640 LJO is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1986 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 124,952 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D640 LJO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 40 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D640 LJO?

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What year was D640 LJO registered?

D640 LJO is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D640 LJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for D640 LJO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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